Blue Ridge to The Beach Annual Challenge
- Date Sun 11th January 2026 - Thu 31st December 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $53.75
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey with the Blue Ridge to The Beach Annual Challenge! Kicking off on January 11, 2026, in Chapel Hill, Orange, this unique event invites you to traverse a stunning 475-mile route from Asheville to Wrightsville over the course of six months. Whether you choose to walk, run, or bike, you can set your own pace—covering as few as 18 miles per week or as many as you desire!
This challenge not only promises personal achievement but also supports a noble cause. Participants aim to raise $50,000 for the Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary, which rescues and cares for animals in need. Along the way, you’ll earn milestone badges, receive a limited edition t-shirt, a beautiful finisher's medal, and enjoy live map tracking to monitor your progress and connect with fellow challengers. Join a community of over 9,000 participants, and together, let’s make a real impact while enjoying the breathtaking landscapes of North Carolina. Don’t miss out on this epic adventure—register today and get ready to challenge yourself for a great cause!
This challenge not only promises personal achievement but also supports a noble cause. Participants aim to raise $50,000 for the Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary, which rescues and cares for animals in need. Along the way, you’ll earn milestone badges, receive a limited edition t-shirt, a beautiful finisher's medal, and enjoy live map tracking to monitor your progress and connect with fellow challengers. Join a community of over 9,000 participants, and together, let’s make a real impact while enjoying the breathtaking landscapes of North Carolina. Don’t miss out on this epic adventure—register today and get ready to challenge yourself for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
YOUR 2026 CHALLENGE STARTS ANYTIME YOU'RE READY!
OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE $50,000 FOR BEAUTIFUL TOGETHER ANIMAL SANCTUARY
The Blue Ridge to The Beach Epic 475-Mile Challenge
SIX MONTHS TO COMPLETE!
Join over 9,000 fellow challengers and experience North Carolina on an epic city-by-city expedition from Asheville to Wrightsville. Along the way, you will earn milestone badges for each major city in the Tar Heel State. Make no mistake, this challenge will test you! But don't fret, as we will motivate you along the way! All challengers receive a limited edition Blue Ridge to The Beach T-Shirt, a gorgeous Finisher's Medal and a custom Pre-Race Bib, as well as Live Map Tracking of your progress, a Challenger's Leaderboard, a digital Finisher's Certificate with your stats and access to our Challenger's Community on Facebook.
LIVE MAP PROGRESS TRACKING!
You will be able to see your progress along the route as you enter your mileage! Our live map tracking feature will even allow you to see where your fellow challengers are on the map compared to you - now that's some motivation! (see example below)
YOU CAN JOIN THE CHALLENGE ANYTIME!
You can join a challenge anytime, you will have six months to complete the 475 miles.
YOU GOT THIS!
THIS IS A SIX MONTH CHALLENGE - AS FEW AS 18 MILES PER WEEK (2.57 MILES PER DAY).
You can set your goal to move as few as 18 miles per week or challenge yourself to cover as many as you can - be sure to pace yourself! We will help you total up your distance and track your progress with our online progress tracking platform.
THESE CHALLENGES ARE SIMPLE:
1. Do what you want to do, when you want to do it, from wherever you are (run, walk, bike as few as 18 miles per week)!
2. Connect and track your progress on our race page and facebook group!
3. Get your limited edition Blue Ridge to The Beach T-Shirt, Medal and more!
WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT!
WE ARE MAKING A REAL IMPACT! WE HAVE ALREADY RAISED OVER $43,000!
ALL CHALLENGERS SUPPORT BEAUTIFUL TOGETHER ANIMAL SANCTUARY
DONATIONS SUPPORT BEAUTIFUL TOGETHER ANIMAL SANCTUARY. OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE $50,000 TO SUPPORT ANIMAL RESCUE PROGRAMS.
Beautiful Together is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2014.
We rescue animals who have been abused, neglected or abandoned, giving them comprehensive care as we work to find them loving homes. With a focus on empathy-building and pet therapy, we connect animals in need of refuge with children living in foster care, at-risk situations or underserved environments.
Our goal is simple: To connect the vulnerable and the voiceless in purposeful ways that benefit us all.
OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE $50,000 FOR BEAUTIFUL TOGETHER ANIMAL SANCTUARY
The Blue Ridge to The Beach Epic 475-Mile Challenge
SIX MONTHS TO COMPLETE!
Join over 9,000 fellow challengers and experience North Carolina on an epic city-by-city expedition from Asheville to Wrightsville. Along the way, you will earn milestone badges for each major city in the Tar Heel State. Make no mistake, this challenge will test you! But don't fret, as we will motivate you along the way! All challengers receive a limited edition Blue Ridge to The Beach T-Shirt, a gorgeous Finisher's Medal and a custom Pre-Race Bib, as well as Live Map Tracking of your progress, a Challenger's Leaderboard, a digital Finisher's Certificate with your stats and access to our Challenger's Community on Facebook.
LIVE MAP PROGRESS TRACKING!
You will be able to see your progress along the route as you enter your mileage! Our live map tracking feature will even allow you to see where your fellow challengers are on the map compared to you - now that's some motivation! (see example below)
YOU CAN JOIN THE CHALLENGE ANYTIME!
You can join a challenge anytime, you will have six months to complete the 475 miles.
YOU GOT THIS!
THIS IS A SIX MONTH CHALLENGE - AS FEW AS 18 MILES PER WEEK (2.57 MILES PER DAY).
You can set your goal to move as few as 18 miles per week or challenge yourself to cover as many as you can - be sure to pace yourself! We will help you total up your distance and track your progress with our online progress tracking platform.
THESE CHALLENGES ARE SIMPLE:
1. Do what you want to do, when you want to do it, from wherever you are (run, walk, bike as few as 18 miles per week)!
2. Connect and track your progress on our race page and facebook group!
3. Get your limited edition Blue Ridge to The Beach T-Shirt, Medal and more!
WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT!
WE ARE MAKING A REAL IMPACT! WE HAVE ALREADY RAISED OVER $43,000!
ALL CHALLENGERS SUPPORT BEAUTIFUL TOGETHER ANIMAL SANCTUARY
DONATIONS SUPPORT BEAUTIFUL TOGETHER ANIMAL SANCTUARY. OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE $50,000 TO SUPPORT ANIMAL RESCUE PROGRAMS.
Beautiful Together is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2014.
We rescue animals who have been abused, neglected or abandoned, giving them comprehensive care as we work to find them loving homes. With a focus on empathy-building and pet therapy, we connect animals in need of refuge with children living in foster care, at-risk situations or underserved environments.
Our goal is simple: To connect the vulnerable and the voiceless in purposeful ways that benefit us all.
Races
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475 Mile Cross-Train Challenge
Incl. $4.75 Fee & Unisex or Female-Specific T-Shirt
$53.75
Run/Walk/Bike/Swim/Skip an average of 18 miles per week for six months. Record your miles on our racepage and facebook group. See your progress with our live map tracking feature. Compete with friends. Earn milestone badges as you reach each major city. Get your limited edition Blue Ridge to The Beach Challenge T-shirt , medal, and more! -
475 Mile Run/Walk Challenge
Incl. $4.75 Fee & Unisex or Female-Specific T-Shirt
$53.75
Run/Walk an average of 18 miles per week for six months. Record your miles on our racepage and facebook group. See your progress with our live map tracking feature. Compete with friends. Earn milestone badges as you reach each major city. Get your limited edition Blue Ridge to The Beach Challenge T-shirt , medal, and more! -
475 Mile Bike/Spin Challenge
Incl. $4.75 Fee & Unisex or Female-Specific T-Shirt
$53.75
Bike/Spin an average of 18 miles per week for six months. Record your miles on our racepage and connect on our facebook group. See your progress with our live map tracking feature. Compete with friends. Earn milestone badges as you reach each major city. Get your limited edition Boston to Bar Harbor Challenge T-shirt , medal, and more!
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